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This Spanish style home, situated on a panoramic hilltop site in Pacific Palisades, was originally designed in the 1940’s by renowned architect Cliff May, regarded as the father of the ubiquitous Southern California ranch house. The homeowners wanted to maintain the signature aspects of May’s design – the curving walls and integration of interior and exterior spaces – while performing extensive remodeling and adding a second floor master bedroom suite. |
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The main entry and stairway, with their use of wrought iron and tile, set the Spanish tone. |
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A box-beam octagonal ceiling in mahogany was added at the two-story entry. |
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The loggia area’s curving wall echoes the original May design, and accommodates the piano in the homeowners’ music room. Above it, the patio of the master bedroom overlooks the ocean. |
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Similar arcing curves are evident in other architectural elements throughout the house. |
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The floor-to-ceiling windows of the great-room afford unobstructed views of the trees, hillside, and ocean. |
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The addition of the pool, spa, and patio areas complete the sensitive design and use of the beautiful hilltop site. |
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